The movie rights for The Beatle Who Vanished, a book by Jim Berkenstadt about the life of drummer Jimmie Nicol who was a Beatle for 13 days, have been secured by Alex Orbison, son of Roy Orbison on behalf of the family’s Roy’s Boys Films, and Ashley Hamilton’s 449 Productions. Hamilton is the son of actor George Hamilton and actress Alana Stewart.

“Just read a splendid book, “The Beatle Who Vanished” the story of Jimmie Nicol by Jim Berkenstadt. It was very well researched and interesting.” - Tony Bramwell: Former Assistant to Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein and ex-employee at The Beatles’ company Apple Corps Ltd

"Internationally recognized Beatles expert Berkenstadt spent six years researching every nook and cranny of the musical career of enigmatic replacement drummer Jimmie Nicol. Berkenstadt brings excellent investigative skills to this bio of a forgotten replacement Beatle.” - Kirkus Review

"Excellent, Excellent read! I hope Jimmie, and his son Howie, read this book. It’s a great testament to the man who saved the 1964 Beatles world tour–their first ever—from financial ruin.” - Marshall Terrill: Author and Beatles Historian

"The Beatle Who Vanished is one riveting read!" - Amazon

"A story if mythic proportions." - Amazon

"Author Jim Berkenstadt proves he's worthy of the title The Rock'n Roll Detective by solving the mystery of the Beatle who vanished." - Goodreads